Celtic Alabama Calendar
Spring 2009
This calendar is created from information sent to the Alabama Celtic Association. We recommend that you always call to confirm details before attending an event.
Check out the SESSION CALENDAR and ONGOING EVENT CALENDAR at the bottom of this page
2009 Honors Reception...ACA presents Mithrill in concert March 26th 2009 at the Birmingham International Center performing arts center as a benefit for our scholarship fund. t 7:00 PM Tickets for the evening are $30 each and are fully tax deductible. Light refreshments will be served at intermission. To reserve your spot (event is limited to 120 seats) go to http://www.bic-al.org
Celtic Spring http://www.celticspringband.com (the fabulous family group of dancers and musicians) will be performing on EWTN's show for youth "Life on the Rock" on March 19th 2009. The event is free and open to the public.The performance and live broadcast begins at 7PM and the seating begins at 6:15 PM. To reserve your seat for this amazing performance contact Amalia C. Zea Meadows at Eternal Word Television Network azea@ewtn.com
Coming up on Alabama Public Television...
Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey - Sunday, March 1 at 7:00pm
Highland Heartbeat - Saturday, March 7 at 7:00pm
Visions of Scotland - Saturday, March 7 at 8:30pm
St Patick's Day - Tuesday, March 17
Daniel O'Donnell: Hope and Praise 7:00pm
Historic Pubs of Dublin 9:00pm
Homewood, Alabama
Irish Session
Cool Beans Coffee shop is back to hosting a twice a month session for local musicians. Contact Marty at martybostick@gmail.com for more info
Auburn, Alabama
Irish Session on 2nd Tuesdays
Auburn's traditional Irish session is hosted every 2nd AND 4th Tuesday of the month at the Olde Auburn Alehouse, starting around 7pm. Join their mailing list at AuburnIrishSession-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. This listserv includes reminders of the sessions, as well as any discussion about the session, tunes, and related events.. For details and directions contact: miller.scott2@charter.net
Huntsville, Alabama
Session every Thursday at Finnegan's Pub
Another weekly Thursday night session in is in Huntsville; 7:30-10:30 (or so): SlipJig Celtic band members and friends host a weekly session on Thursday nights at Finnegan's Pub on South Parkway in Huntsville. Tunes and songs. Always a fine time! Skilled players, interested on-lookers, and innocent by-standers are welcome! For additional information: Phil@slipjigband.com
Mobile, Alabama
Session on Sundays
Irish Music sessions on Sunday are from 7-9 pm at McSharry's Irish Pub, 68 North Bancroft St. in Fairhope AL. Folks can contact pub owner, Ronan McSharry at 251-990-2556 for more info.
ONGOING CALENDAR
Birmingham Irish Set Dancers
What: Irish Set Dancing Class (Ceili Dance included)
Who: Adults and Mature Teens
When: 7:00 - 8:30 P.M on Monday Evenings
Where: Children's Dance Foundation in Homewood
Details: Roberta Stamp rstamp@ebsco.com or 205-678-8569
Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band
Pipe Band practice at 10 a.m. every Saturday at Riverchase Church of Christ. Free lessons in bagpipe and drumming offered at 9 a.m. every Saturday, same location.
Details: Ryan Morrison 205-836-2306 or hpdpipemajor@bellsouth.net
Alabama Pipes and Drums
Tuesday Evening - Visitors Welcome!
Ross Bridge Resort
Details: www.bsop.org
Scottish Society of Mobile
What: Celebrating Scottish Heritage in Culture in South Alabama
Who: Members and Friends
When: Every Third Thursday, 7 P.M.
Where: White House at Mobile Municipal Park
Details: info@scottishsocietyofmobile.org or Kerri Burns 251-533-0703.
Drake School of Irish Dance
What: Irish Dance for Children and Adults
Who: Drake Alabama School of Irish Dance
When: Thursday Evenings
Where: Hoover Alabama
Details: For more details, contact drakealabama@charter.net or call 205-621-9641.
Alabama Academy of Irish dance
What: Irish Dance Classes (Irish Step & Ceili Dancing)
Who: Youth and Adult Classes
When: Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings
Where: Birmingham and Tuscaloosa
Details: (205) 706-5187 or www.aaiddance.com
If your organization offers regular Celtic-related classes/meetings/gatherings in Alabama, please let us know! We would like to include you on our Ongoing Calendar.
